Minneapolis residents are in for a shift in weather patterns, with conditions that will have them bundling up through the upcoming weekend. According to a recent forecast from the National Weather Service, today will see an increase in cloud cover, with temperatures reaching a comfortable high of 44 degrees. However, gusty winds at 30 mph might make the outdoors less inviting.
Tonight, the temperature is expected to plummet to 14 degrees, albeit under clearer skies. The more significant drop comes with a blustery north northwest wind, gusting as high as 30 mph. As we move into Wednesday, the sun returns, but don't let it deceive you. The high is anticipated to reach only 19 degrees, while winds persist in both speed and chill.
Thursday brings with it a 70% chance of snowfall, with new snow accumulation ranging from 1 to 2 inches starting in the afternoon. With temperatures hovering around the freezing point, a total of 1 inch of new snow is likely to blanket the city by Thursday night, as per NWS forecasts. The snow isn't set to let up immediately, with Friday continuing the trend and snow likely before noon, and a significant temperature drop expected by late afternoon.
Moving into the weekend, the cold takes a firmer grip. Saturday's skies will be partly sunny, but a high of just 11 degrees is in store. Come evening, the chill deepens further to -2 degrees, and despite a rise to a high near 12 on Sunday, those venturing outside will be bracing against a northwest wind around 10 mph. Sunday night's low nears a biting 2 degrees.
The forecast extends to M.L.King Day, which is projected to mirror the days prior with partly sunny skies and a high near 14. Throughout the period, Minneapolitans will be contending with the wind, which remains a consistent presence with speeds around 10 mph. The city, thus clad in winter's raw reality, sees its citizens steeling themselves against the cold that sweeps across the urban landscape.
